Franklin County Public Records
Franklin County has 15 cities and towns with a combined estimated population of 51,066 (2024) across 631 square miles of land. Vermont counties have very limited government (mainly an assistant judges' office and sheriff); most records are kept by towns or by the state courts.
🏛 Franklin County Courts & Record Offices
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Civil Division
17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division
36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Family Division
36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Probate Division
17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
📍 Franklin County at a Glance
| Largest community | St. Albans TownPopulation 7,109 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Franklin County, VT
Criminal case records for Franklin County are kept by the Vermont Judiciary. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Criminal Records offices in Franklin County
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 15 of 15 towns in the county |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Franklin County, VT
A people search for Franklin County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Franklin County are listed below.
🔍 Background Check offices in Franklin County
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 15 of 15 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Civil Division17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7993Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 15 of 15 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Family Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 15 of 15 towns in the county |
| Sex offender registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |